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Which of the following describes a perfect hedge? (Select all that apply)
Select one or more:
a. Its a financial transaction that offsets all risks in a contract
b. It doesn't exist in reality.
c. The loss in one asset will be completely offset by the gain in the other asset.
d. Correlation Coefficient is +1
A,B and C
A True
A perfect hedge is one which eliminates all risks.
B: True
In reality it is impossible to construct a perfect hedge
C: True
In a perfect hedge, the losses possible are completely covered by the gains from the other assets.
D: False
In a perfect hedge the correlation coefficient is -1.